Houston Murder-Suicide Involves Former Sheriff Employees: Police

HOUSTON, TX — A man and a woman believed to be former employees of the Harris County Sheriff's Office were found dead in their home in northwest Houston on Tuesday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Investigators believe the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide, Gonzalez said. The incident occurred on the 5300 block of Summit Hollow Drive.

Deputies were initiating a welfare check when they found the deceased, according to authorities.

This story is being updated.